Discover America’s Hallowed Ground at the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center
Your Gettysburg Battlefield experience starts at the Museum and Visitor Center! The film, A New Birth of Freedom, narrated by Morgan Freeman, will orient you to the battle and the American Civil War. Afterward, see the sights and hear the sounds of the battle in the historic Cyclorama Painting Experience. Finally, tour the museum, packed with original artifacts and interactive exhibits. Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence, USA Today Top 10 Places to Visit, AAA Gem
EXPLORE the battlefield with a Licensed Battlefield Guide or Bus Tour with a Guide.
VIEW the breathtaking Cyclorama painting with light and sound effects: historic, longer than a football field and weighing 3 tons!
EXPERIENCE the film, A New Birth of Freedom, narrated by Morgan Freeman.
DISCOVER the world-class Museum of the American Civil War with thousands of unique artifacts.
WALK in Lincoln’s footsteps at the David Wills House.
TOUR the Eisenhower National Historic Site: the only home President Dwight and Mamie Eisenhower ever owned.
SHOP for souvenirs in the Museum Bookstore.
DINE onsite in the Refreshment Saloon.
Spend 45 minutes, 2 hours or a full day! An easy drive from Washington, DC, Philadelphia or Pittsburgh, with many possibilities for dining, history and culture in between.
The Museum and Visitor Center is operated by the Gettysburg Foundation, a non-profit educational organization working to enhance the preservation and understanding of the heritage and lasting significance of the national parks of Gettysburg.
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